What are the schools like in Richland, SD?

Richland is served primarily by Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Richland?

The median household income in Richland, SD is $40,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.2%.

What is the weather like in Richland, SD?

Richland has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.6 inches.

Richland, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Richland, SD affordable or expensive?

Richland's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richland is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Richland, SD?

Richland has a violent crime rate of 87.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 803.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richland, SD a Good Place to Live?

Richland is a small town of 168 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $40,938 and a 17.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Richland stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Richland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Richland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.1

Richland's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richland costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Richland, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Richland's violent crime rate is 87.9 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

87.9 /100k

Property Crime

803.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Richland is served primarily by Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Richland, SD	National Avg
School District	Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richland sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 29.4 inches of annual precipitation and 36.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richland, SD
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	29.4"
Annual Snowfall	36.6"

Demographics

Metric	Richland, SD	National Avg
Population	168	—
Median Age	26.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	6.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westfield, IA 2 mi Elk Point, SD 6 mi Akron, IA 6 mi Burbank, SD 9 mi Jefferson, SD 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Richland

Richland, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57025

Richland vs Other Cities

Richland, SD vs Westfield, IA Richland, SD vs Elk Point, SD Richland, SD vs Akron, IA Richland, SD vs Burbank, SD Richland, SD vs Jefferson, SD

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richland, SD affordable or expensive?

Richland's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Richland roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Richland, SD?

Richland's violent crime rate is 87.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 803.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richland?

Public schools in Richland are operated by Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richland, SD a good place to live?

Richland, SD has a population of 168, a median household income of $40,938, and an unemployment rate of 17.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Richland?

Richland averages 30.5°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.4 inches with about 36.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richland?

Richland, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57025.

What is the population of Richland?

The population of Richland, South Dakota is 168 with a median age of 26.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richland?

Key numbers for living in Richland: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $40,938, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.